Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) - $2,038 per week in Lafayette, LA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: October 31, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503! Pay Information $2,038 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty required License: Compact or state license required Certifications: - BLS - ACLS preferred - NIHSS preferred Must-Have: - Neuro surgery experience required - Blood product administration - PICC line management - Pre/Post neuro surgery experience - Starting IVs - Surgical drains management - Chest tubes management - Isolation precautions experience Description: You are being submitted to a position in a commonly impacted area for hurricanes. The hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, but storms can occur outside of that window. Upon accepting an assignment and starting your role, you may be assigned to an Emergency Team. There will be an expectation to stay at the facility until after the storm passes or to be part of the relief team. Specific details pertaining to pay will be relayed during each storm as impacts vary. By signing your travel contract, you accept this and will report as assigned by your immediate unit manager if a storm occurs. You should not apply during this hurricane window if you are not comfortable with these conditions. Patient Diagnoses include multi-trauma, seizure, gunshot wounds, falls, traumatic brain injury, stroke, sepsis, psychiatric conditions, epidural hematomas, epidural hemorrhage, cerebral edema, encephalopathy, and ortho-related trauma that is not elective. This is a major trauma unit. Special procedures include craniotomy, spinal fusions, open reduction and internal fixation, muscle flaps, skin grafts, amputations, intramedullary nails, external fixators, and spinal stimulators. You will be required to float to other inpatient units as needed. Scheduling requests cannot be guaranteed. Hourly requirements include every other holiday. Staffing ratios are approximately 6 patients per nurse during days and nights. Daily census is around 24 patients. Additional unit information includes interdisciplinary support from physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, pharmacy, and unit secretary. Special equipment includes traction devices, PCA pumps, JP drains, wound vacs, chest tubes, ortho braces, hemo vacs, central lines, tracheostomy tubes, PEG tubes, and NG tubes. Please ensure that your certifications are current and valid before applying. References are not required for submission but contact information for two manager or supervisor references will be required for clearance to start the contract. Previous charge experience is not acceptable for this position. 28705463EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career.

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